Chipotle-Rubbed Grilled Salmon Tacos

An easy weeknight dinner that's also fit for company? These Chipotle-Rubbed Grilled Salmon Tacos are delicious for any occasion. Plus, the apple cucumber salsa adds the perfect crunch!

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Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Healthy Tacos, Taco Recipes, Unique Salmon Recipes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Makes: servings

Author: Sues

Ingredients

2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 lb. salmon filet, skins removed and cut in half
1 Tbsp, plus 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 tortillas
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
Apple Cucumber Salsa (recipe below)
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage

Apple Cucumber Salsa

1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and roughly diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly diced
½ small red onion, roughly diced
½ small red bell pepper, roughly diced
1 ½ Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the orange zest, sugar, and the chili powder.
Rub each piece of salmon with about a teaspoon of olive oil followed by the chili powder mixture and let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes or so.
Before grilling the salmon, place your tortillas in foil and bake for 8 minutes until they’re warmed through.
Place your salmon in a grill pan over high heat and let cook on each side for about 3 minutes per side, until they’re deliciously browned. With a pair of tongs or your spatula, gently break the salmon into smaller pieces.
To build tacos, spread a layer of mashed avocado on a tortilla and top it with the chipotle-rubbed salmon, apple cucumber salsa, a small handful of cabbage, and a drizzle of the lime mayonnaise.

Apple Cucumber Salsa

In a bowl, toss apple, cucumber, onion, and red pepper. Stir in vinegar and sugar and season with salt.

Notes

Recipe lightly adapted from Food & Wine.

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